Big Boy 45 Colt

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:07 pm

That's good news for Canadians.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 12:10 pm

RanchRoper wrote:Pics! The rifle fit the scabbard perfectly. Nice and snug, no movement at all. Matches the brass on my saddle. Later on I'll post pics on a horse. These photos are on my practice roping cow "Spruce".

They look great, RanchRoper. Thanks for the pictures.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 1:52 pm

On the horse. Just went for a short ride to see how it all fits. I tried it rear mounted instead of forward like the earlier pics. Seems ok. Fits real snug with no movement. Didn't interfere with horse or my leg. I want it on the side I dismount so I can get to it easy.

Deadwood Dutch · Post by **Deadwood Dutch** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:02 pm

It all looks beautiful together and I am sure you will have many hours of enjoyment with your new rifle. How does the horse like it?

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:09 pm

He didn't say much. He always calls me when it's breakfast or supper time though.
Thanks to everybody who helped out with input. I made the right choice for model and caliber. Feel pretty good about it.

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:56 pm

RanchRoper wrote:He always calls me when it's breakfast or supper time though.

Does he call you by a pet name, or simply "Waiter..."?

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:00 pm

CT_Shooter wrote:
RanchRoper wrote:He always calls me when it's breakfast or supper time though.
Does he call you by a pet name, or simply "Waiter..."?

Translated it's probably "hey stupid".

Post by **CT_Shooter** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:21 pm

I often use that pet name for my cat! It's a term of endearment.

Frank V · Post by **Frank V** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:37 pm

RanchRoper wrote:Here's another pic.
So last night my wife and I were having supper in Calgary before heading home, and I get talking to a guy who turns out to be a cowboy action shooter who lives not too far from me. Strange that I just bought a rifle a few hours earlier. Anyhow, they have a match on June 24th and he invited me out to see it and meet his group. Some local rancher hosts it at his place. BBQ and all.
He did mention though that Henry's aren't fast enough for CAS but I think the Henry will be faster than me so it won't much matter.

RanchRoper the guns those fellows are using have probably been worked over for the game. They likely have short throw levers & they run VERY light loads through them. It's a game & those modifications give an advantage to the game. Give them full power loads & your Henry will compete with the best of them.

Same with the handguns they use VERY light loads, & the mounted CAS use blanks to pop the balloons not real ammo, give them 850fps .45 Colt loads & they likely wouln't have any advantage with their reworked six-guns.
But is is a shooting sport & therefore is good for shooters in general. It sells guns, ammo,leather, & generates interest in shooting.
This makes it a very good game.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 4:30 pm

I think it's great that you will have it in the saddle with you.

That's a great photograph.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:39 pm

Ya it does hang on that saddle like it was meant to be there. I'm not a hunter but I sure like the idea of having some protection in the back country.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:42 pm

Frank V wrote:
RanchRoper wrote:Here's another pic.
So last night my wife and I were having supper in Calgary before heading home, and I get talking to a guy who turns out to be a cowboy action shooter who lives not too far from me. Strange that I just bought a rifle a few hours earlier. Anyhow, they have a match on June 24th and he invited me out to see it and meet his group. Some local rancher hosts it at his place. BBQ and all.
He did mention though that Henry's aren't fast enough for CAS but I think the Henry will be faster than me so it won't much matter.

RanchRoper the guns those fellows are using have probably been worked over for the game. They likely have short throw levers & they run VERY light loads through them. It's a game & those modifications give an advantage to the game. Give them full power loads & your Henry will compete with the best of them.
Same with the handguns they use VERY light loads, & the mounted CAS use blanks to pop the balloons not real ammo, give them 850fps .45 Colt loads & they likely wouln't have any advantage with their reworked six-guns.
But is is a shooting sport & therefore is good for shooters in general. It sells guns, ammo,leather, & generates interest in shooting.
This makes it a very good game.

Ya I'm not too interested in pimping out my Henry to simulate a machine gun. I like the tradition and hope to become proficient with it. But good for them and their sport. They are very passionate about it and that's cool.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:20 pm

I like that sport. I was fortunate enough to meet the founder of SASS, Harper Creigh. He is Judge Roy Bean and badge #1 in the sport. He was a true gentleman.

I agree RR. I would like to compete with stock firearms. That's the true measure of a man. I mean no disrespect to the competitor's in these sports. All sports equipment is worked over for maximum effectiveness. Stock cars are far from stock. These competitor's are true athletes and masters of their chosen sports and need tools modified within the limits.

I just would like to compete with no "extras". Just the way you carry it in the real world.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 6:57 pm

daytime dave wrote:I like that sport. I was fortunate enough to meet the founder of SASS, Harper Creigh. He is Judge Roy Bean and badge #1 in the sport. He was a true gentleman.

I agree RR. I would like to compete with stock firearms. That's the true measure of a man. I mean no disrespect to the competitor's in these sports. All sports equipment is worked over for maximum effectiveness. Stock cars are far from stock. These competitor's are true athletes and masters of their chosen sports and need tools modified within the limits.

I just would like to compete with no "extras". Just the way you carry it in the real world.

I agree with you. I've watched some of these guys before and they are shooters. But I'm old school. Other than I might add a stock cover, my rifle stays as is.

Post by **daytime dave** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:17 pm

That's what I do too. I keep all of mine the way they came usually. However, I like what I hear about people liking their Skinner sights. I have changed the sights some air guns and have added scopes.

I'm thinking about some of the Skinner sights. I like peep and ghost ring sights.

I like the new peep scope base he has out.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:26 pm

I'll stick with the stock sights until I find out how I shoot. Might have to go to something else once the results come in...i.e. the Russian judge gave you a 2....does Fisher Price make a great big sight for old guys?

Catherine · Post by **Catherine** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 3:39 am

RR,

Your latest pictures are beautiful!

Thank you.

Cate

Post by **RanchRoper** » Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:52 am

You're welcome Cate. Have a great day.

Post by **RanchRoper** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:06 am

A rancher friend of mine who lives way back in the foothills said to bring my new rifle over Thursday night this week and we'll shoot. Looking forward to it!!

Frank V · Post by **Frank V** » Wed Apr 20, 2016 12:49 pm

daytime dave wrote:That's what I do too. I keep all of mine the way they came usually. However, I like what I hear about people liking their Skinner sights. I have changed the sights some air guns and have added scopes.

I'm thinking about some of the Skinner sights. I like peep and ghost ring sights.

I like the new peep scope base he has out.

You will be happy with Skinner sights. I have one & I really like it.

www.skinnersights.com

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